A product of the famous La Masia youth line, Barcelona-born Miquel came through the youth ranks with the Blaugrana but looked to England to get more regular first team action, with Arsenal snapping-up the youngster after a spell with Cornella.
He impressed at youth and reserve team level for the Gunners, becoming captain for the latter, bit found first team opportunities limited, with just five appearances in the famous red and white before signing for City on loan at the start of the 2013-14 campaign.
Arriving with a good reputation, Miquel found it hard to dislodge Wes Morgan and Liam Moore at the heart of the City defence as they led the charge for promotion to the Premier League.